Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems in popular cars
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Chevrolet Equinox
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal began to pulsate when pressure was applied. The vehicle failed to decelerate even after the brakes were applied repeatedly. The emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the traction and abs warning indicators were illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic ten times where the front brakes and bearings were replaced but the failure persisted after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 04/22/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. Updated 04/24/14. It was Tuesday, October 15, 2013 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Chevrolet Equinox
The car involved is a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. I have had all kind of trouble out of this vehicle. First it was the wheel bearings. Change one an not long after have to change another. Have changed about 4. Three on one wheel an one on the other. And now have to change another that I can tell. Then it started with brakes recently. They would stick. Had brakes replaced that didn't fix the problem. Brake lights came on vehicle. Then went off haven't came on since but brakes have stuck more than one time. Very dangerous. Now to get with the air in the vehicle that I have seen several complain about. While car is sitting still the vehicle will stay warm an warm air blowing out. Where it has been cold when driving the car the temp would go down on vehicle making the air blow out cool an I about freeze to death driving. Windows fog up fast. Need a recall if so many people are have the same issue/issues. Can cause major problems if not addressed or fixed. I don't let me kids ride in the car with me anymore cause of this. It was Friday, January 24, 2014 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Chrysler Pacifica
The vehicle is a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. On March 20th 2012 I was driving home from work when the driver side strut mount broke, slightly allowing the strut to damage my hood and break my inner tie rod end. I immediately parked the vehicle called aaa and had it towed to my house. On March 23 I purchased a new strut mount and on the 24th replaced the broken one with the new one. Unfortunately I did the work myself and didn't notice my inner tie rod broke. Which led to my vehicle needing to be checked by my mechanic about 8 months later when my outer tie rod end gave way damaging in the process the wheel bearings and the driver side axle. I had everything fixed and ran into no more problems until July 17th 2013 when my front end alignment started to slip and a noticeable knocking noise started coming from my front end. I immediately set up an appointment to have my vehicle serviced at kelly Chrysler dealership in lehigh valley and they were able to get me in a week later. It took them roughly a week to fix my car. But they replaced my upper engine mount, front lower engine mount, l/f inner outer tie rod ends and removed a damaged exhaust shield. But they still couldn't' tell me why my alignment was off and what the knocking noise was. Towards the end of August my passenger side strut mount broke and I had it replaced right away. Then again in November this time completely ripping through the hood. Then again in February, March and now today 5/7/2014 I noticed the passenger side strut mount is on the verge of breaking again. After speaking to a couple of Pacifica owners in my area I have come to find out these problems are common along with engine shut offs and check engine lights being on for no reason. Its apparent that the 3/8th inch thick plate that the struts sit on are not adequate enough to handle the weight of the vehicles along with the constant jerking motion off the car from the sticky gas peddle. The failure date was Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Chrysler Sebring
The vehicle involved was a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. This car for sure is a lemon. I am attaching the e-mail that I have sent to several people. This car has given me nothing but trouble. Please help me with some much needed advice. Last September 2012, the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle had 52,000 miles on when the first rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired. However, it still had the same noise as before. The dealer then stated the vehicle needed a new steering column. Then I was told the axle and wheel bearing were bad. . . Updated 12/17/13. It was Wed., Sep. 12, 2012 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Dodge Dakota
The car was a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The VIN of this vehicle was 1D7HW28NX5_. I bought this 2005 Dakota new. I have spent thousands in repairs and there is always something wrong with it. I've also never seen anything rust like this truck. This particular issue I am fighting now. At speeds between 55 - 75 intermittently the truck will begin to vibrate. If you take your foot off the gas it gets worse. If you then apply the brakes the steering wheel begins to shake almost violently, and the brake pedal pulses. If I slow down to about 30 mph it stops and may happen again quickly or may not happen again for a while. I have replaced the rotors and calipers and tie rod ends and gotten an alignment. Still the issue exists. I have new michelin tires. I have also already had to replace lower ball joints and front wheel bearings. I have replaced the rotors and calipers 3 times already on this truck. It has less than 65k miles on it. No one seems to be able to figure out what the problem is. I will never, ever buy another Chrysler / Dodge product. This was my first and will be my last. This problem occurred on Feb. 3, 2014.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Dodge Ram 1500
The owner has 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud, continual noise from the rear as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not be restarted and had to be towed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. It was Monday, Mar. 10, 2014 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Ford F-250
Consumer owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle experienced severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle making it difficult to control. The contact also stated that while applying the brakes to stop the vehicle it would drift to the right or left making it difficult to keep the vehicle in the lane. The failure was diagnosed by the dealer and the contact was informed that the front wheel bearings were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 1000. Updated 04/17/lj. It was Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Ford Crown Victoria
The vehicle involved was a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The VIN of this Crown Victoria is 2FAHP71VX9_. This was a police interceptor vehicle traveling at a speed of between 55 and 60mph. The right front wheel bearing had seized up and burnt the tire down until it blew, causing the vehicle to swerve into the ditch. Luckily the driver is okay and there was nobody on the shoulder of the road. The failure date was Jan. 20, 2014.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of GMC Yukon
Consumer owns a 2011 GMC Yukon denali. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, there was a loud grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The contact was able to slow down and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side wheel bearing seized and as a result, the wheel bearing, calipers and rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 11,000. The failure date was Monday, Mar. 12, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of GMC Sierra
2006 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning hub bearing
the consumer also stated, the brakes were not functioning properly. There were times, when it felt as though the brakes didn't grab. It was Sep. 1, 2011 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Acura TL
The car involved was a 2003 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving, the consumer heard a "whirring" noise and assumed it was road noise. Took vehicle to dealer, who diagnosed the wheel bearings had failed. Consumer had to pay $26 for repairs. This front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred 06/08/2003.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Acura TSX
The vehicle was a 2004 Acura Tsx. The VIN of the car is JH4CL95834_. The right rear wheel bearing failed at 55,000 miles. Wheel bearings should not fail at 55,000. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Honda Civic
The reporting person owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 30 mph over a bump the vehicle started shaking and making a strange sound from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated the rear passenger side wheel bearings were defective and referred him to the dealer. The dealer replaced the front wheel bearing. The contact stated the rear wheel bearing was not defective but the tires were causing the vehicle to shake. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 19,000. This issue happened on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Honda Accord
The car involved was a 2012 Honda Accord. I noticed noise, wheel vibrations and steering problems. The Honda service department said that I had a bad wheel bearing on the left side and replaced it. After I received the car back from the shop, I noticed the car was pulling to the left, wheel vibrations, loose steering wheel and making noise. The car did not shift between gears properly and fluctuated between rpms randomly (even when at idle). I took it back to the Honda service department. This time they reset the computer in the car and performed idle relearn procedure; adjusted the toe on all four wheels. They also found that the rear rotors were out of round and "machine rear brake rotors" but reused the brake pads. I do not feel safe in this vehicle. I have scheduled another service appointment for 8/28. However, I am still having the idle rpm, shifting problems, wheel vibration issues, steering problems, noise issues as well as several other problems. This manufacture should be forced to issue a recall. This problem occurred on Aug. 6, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Hyundai Elantra
The vehicle is a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. At around 38000 miles I noticed that I was hearing a lot of noise out of the rearend of the vehicle. Thinking it was a bad wheel bearing I took it to a dealer and they said my rear tires were bald and needed replaced. I took a look at the rear tires after leaving the dealership and noticed it was a very uneven and irregular tire wear pattern so I took it back to the dealership and they told me it was because I needed to rotate my tires more often (tires were rotated every 3000 miles when oil was changed) and that was why the irregular wear on only the 2 rear tires. The wear appeared as wavy spots where the tire had no tread then right next to that it had plenty of tread left. So I gave in bought all 4 brand new tires and after 1500 miles I went ahead and rotated the tires noticing that the rear tires had already began to wear in the exact same pattern so I took it back to the dealership and they told me it was a bad set of tires. Needless to say I took it to a local tire shop and had them check the alignment on the back tires even though it is a solid rear axle. The alignment check showed that the rear wheels do not track straight and that is what is causing the rear tires to wear very fast. I took this information back to the dealership which refused to check the alignment on the rear wheels because it is a solid axle vehicle and there is no adjustment for it. They continued to blame the tires and rotation schedule for the problem. After doing more research on the web this is a known problems with the Hyundai Elantras and the dealerships refuse to fix it even knowing that problem with this particular vehicle. If a tire ends up blowing out due to the rear axle not being mounted correctly I could see that being a big problem. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Hyundai Accent
The VIN of the problem Accent is KMHCM36C79_. 2009 Hyundai Accent. Consumer states problem with vehicle brakes
the consumer stated the brake pedal would sink to the floor, when it was applied. Also, there was a noise coming from the wheel bearings. The horn needed to be replaced and the check engine light illuminated. It was October 20, 2010 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Infiniti M35
The vehicle involved was a 2006 Infiniti M35. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was JNKAY01E66_. 1. Went in for brake work and afterwards, the front wheel bearing started to make noises. Took back to dealer and was instructed that the front wheel bearing was bad. 2. Bad front wheel bearing, seems to occur quite often on Infiniti m series models. The consequence is that the bearing could lock up and either throw the vehicle off path from the direction being traveled and potentially overheat and catch fire. 3. The part was replaced, but I do believe this is way premature for wheel bearings to be going out. Brakes, I understand, but not wheel bearings. This problem occurred on Monday, Apr. 4, 2011.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Infiniti I30
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Infiniti I30. While driving at various speeds there a loud grinding noise came from the front right wheel. When taken vehicle to dealer for service it was determined that bearing and hub wore out. This problem occurred on 03/27/05.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Jeep Compass
The car is a 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1J8FF47W87_. I'm just going to list the problems with dates to make it easier to get a visual of the problem! 2009 4x4 indicator light came on - oil leaking out of some 4x4 box/bearings missing went bad 50,000 miles can't remember the exact name of the part, but could call the dealer and find out what it was, 3/7/12 - cv nut lock covers needed replaced - rusted out, left outer tie rod replaced, 3/17/13 - both control arms replaced, 4/3/13 - right tie rod (inner and outer) replaced, 1/17/14, front engine cradle replaced, 3/28/14 - right wheel bearing replaced, both controls arms replaced again, axle replaced, 5/16/14 - notified that right tie rod needed replaced again. This is by far one of the most poorly designed vehicles that I have owned. It currently has 80,000 miles on it and all of the things replaced should not have needed replaced and not have needed to be replaced twice to boot! I would never again purchase or recommend purchase to anyone. Parts going bad this quickly is a danger to any other parts that may go unnoticed until it's too late!. The failure date was Friday, March 29, 2013.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Jeep Compass
The car was a 2008 Jeep Compass. Had to have ball joints and tie rods replaced in Dec 2013. Wheel bearing replaced Jan 2014 and now am told need new transmission. It was 12/27/11 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Kia Motor Soul
The vehicle is a 2010 Kia Motor Soul. Crash was involved with the Kia Motor Soul. The VIN of this vehicle is KNDJT2A25A_. I am an owner of a 2010 kia Soul, purchased in July 2009. Immediately noticed with the slightest moisture on road, car could barely handle at low speeds and the traction light and low air pressure light consistently came on and off. Was told it was "not a problem" by dealer and would wear off. My car was involved in a low speed accident which side swept the right side of the car at a speed of appx 10 mph and drove the left front wheel into curb. Car had passenger side body damage and some heavy scuffing to three wheels which body shop repaired. In October of 2010, clipped curb traveling at appx 20 mph. Severe damage to both right side wheels, had to replace them as well as control arm which seemed to be ridiculous amount of damage for such a small incident however had repairs and alignment done, alignment couldn't be done to specs, suggested I take to dealer. Took car into dealer for allignment and to have sound in front right wheel well investigated. Dealer stated rear toe of car was "out" need to have a body shop look at it. Back to body shop which revealed entire rear axle needed to be replaced and that front wheel bearing blown. Had axle replaced took to dealership to have wheel bearing replaced and another allignment, rear of car would not align to specs. Both dealership and body shop states that either the original specs for car were wrong or perhaps either the original axle or the replacement axle from kia was built out of specs. My concern is that this is a lightly driven car in town only involved in two very minor accidents and there is this significant, expensive damage only to be told it may have never been right in the first place? I've seen many more complaints about the suspension and low profile tires on internet, thought it was worth reporting. I do not feel safe in this car. It was Wed., Jul. 15, 2009 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Land Rover Range Rover
The car involved was a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. Vehicle identification number (VIN): SALME11444_. Bought this vehicle for wife brand new for $80,000. First 38,000 miles best car ever owned. Then the landslide began. First bad vibration front end we pay $1,300 for wheel bearings. The transmission cooler rusted out. Our fault salty roads $1,100. 00 next the radiator goes $1,800 on us. By now 72,000 miles on it. Keep in mind my wife only uses to goto grocery store and pick kids up from school. God forbid we ever took it off road or thru the plains of africa. Now the biggy starts engine surging for no reason, vibration in steering wheel. Yes tires are new and balanced. Then the notorious transmission failsafe. Limpmode. Safety mode. How about sucker mode. Take it to dealer and they say need new transmission. I freak and second mechanic there looks at it and said its the transfer case motor $3,100. Oh yea that would be on us as well. So I say I'll tell you what put it in writing, that for sure this is the problem and if fixed all my transmission problems go away and if they don't its on you guys until its fixed. Yes you know what they said. I mean what happened to honesty and integrity. Love your neighbor as yourself. Stand by your work. Look I knew going into this car it was high maintenance but it does not even have 100,000 miles on it. Never fixed. Somedays it acts up all day other times once or twice it limps very sporadic. Pretty much a weatherby car. Whether or not it will act up or not. Ashamed to sell it and give someone else the problems. Tried telling people about problems and they said they would give me $7,000 carmax would not touch it actually refused to appraises it even though it was the cleanest they have seen. Issue the auction had a lemon flag on all the rangerovers with 70,000 miles or more. Nice!. It was Mon., Apr. 12, 2010 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Lexus SC430
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JTHFN48Y92_. I own a 2002 Lexus Sc430 which has bridgestone potenza runflat tires on it. I put on a new set of tires 1 year ago and 17,000 miles late, the vehicle is all over the road, tires wear excessively on the insides, and I've had it aligned about 3 times in that 1 year. A friend of mine had the same vehicle and he had to get rid of it for the same problem. The tires become very noisy and it sounds like all the wheel bearings are bad. The local dealership is trying to tell me that this high performance tire only lasts 10,000 miles, but when I brought the car to an alignment expert at another repair shop, he stated that is is definitely an alignment problem with the car and that there was plenty of tread life left on the rest of the tires. It was Jan. 2, 2005 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.. Read more...
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Lexus GS300
The vehicle involved was a 2001 Lexus Gs300. Vehicle identification number (VIN): JT8BD69S21_. All ball bearings needed to be replaced, the first week after we got the car the front berring was replaced sent it back the following week the back bearing was replaced car taken back the other two bearings were replaced. Other incident call was back to the dealer for brake light on and smell of rubber burning now I put the car in park take my foot off the brake and the car jerks. It was Monday, August 20, 2001 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Lincoln LS
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact was driving 15 mph when the passenger side front wheel bearing and lower control arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The VIN was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 140,000. This problem occurred on Jan. 12, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Lincoln Town Car
Consumer has a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the rear driver side axle and wheel bearings would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04v328000 (suspension:rear) that but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. It was Nov. 15, 2011 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mazda MAZDA6
The vehicle involved was a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1YVHP82A19_. Both front wheel bearings went out (simultaneously) over a period of about five days, and there was no crash or accident. It appears to be highly likely that the bearings were defective from the manufacturer for both of them to fail at this low mileage. The vehicle was taken to a Mazda dealer, and the technician that did the repair stated that he had never seen both front wheel bearings go bad at such low mileage, and agreed that the bearings were likely defective. The failure date was Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mazda Tribute
The VIN of the car is 4F2CZ02Z78_. The vehicle is a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that he believe that the transmission cooler was cracked and causing the leak. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 108,000. Updated 05/08/lj
the consumer also stated the front wheel bearings were noisy, and had been since the day the vehicle was purchased and the outer tie rods needed to be replaced. Updated 05/30/12. This issue happened on Thursday, July 8, 2010.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mercedes Benz ML350
Vehicle identification number (VIN): 4JGBB86E56_. The reporting person owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Ml350. While the vehicle was parked she attempted to shift the vehicle into reverse but the gear shifter would only shift into drive or neutral. She attempted to shift the vehicle back into park but the vehicle would not shift into park and a message on the dashboard informed her that she could not shift the vehicle into park while it was in motion. After approximately 10 minutes the automatic braking system engaged and she was able to shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle was then shut off and towed to an authorized dealer where the computer system was reprogrammed and the wheel bearings were replaced. She was informed the failure within the wheel bearings resulted in the computer system thinking the vehicle was in motion. The failure recurred once more and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure but the wheel bearings were again repaired. The failure and current mileages were 41,000. Updated 01/06/11
updated 01/24/jb. This front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred August 13, 2010.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mercedes Benz ML320
The car involved was a 2000 Mercedes Benz Ml320. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mercedes Benz Ml320 is 4JGAB54EXY_. Caller has had vehicle in 6 times for check engine light/spark plugs being corroded/loose wheel bearing/control module went out/for shaking and sputtering at idle, and the electric function check. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on 02/10/2005.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mercury Grand Marquis
The vehicle is a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. Tl- consumer has a 2003 Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front driver and passenger side wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The wheel bearings were replaced. After the repair the contact noticed the same grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic inspected the vehicle again and stated the rear driver and passenger side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. There was a manufacturer recall for the rear bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Pmb. This issue happened on Jul. 15, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mercury Villager
The vehicle having this issue was a 1998 Mercury Villager. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 4M2ZV1114W_. Front wheel bearing nuts have no castle washer between the nut and the cotter pin. There is a 3/16 gap between the nut and the cotter pin. Nut on my car loosened enough to allow more than 1/4 inch play at the top of the tire. Not yet confirmed by dealer. The failure date was Tuesday, June 19, 2001.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mitsubishi Raider
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. The VIN of the problem Raider is 1Z7HC28K06_. Medium to extreme front end vibration when applying the brakes on a downhill slope or at highway speeds. Front and left wheel bearings were replaced at around 22,000 miles (unusual) and I think at 31,000 miles they may need to be replaced once more. Very concerned about possibly losing control when this happens. Date of incident is just the latest and worse of about 6 previous incidents since last replacement of wheels bearings. Not sure if there is something else as dealer obviously continues to claim nothing is wrong. It was Jul. 4, 2008 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Mitsubishi Outlander
The VIN of this Outlander is JA4MS31X37_. Picked up brand new 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander on 2/27/07. Within two days noticed a large banging structural noise when making sharp left hand turns out of parking spaces, etc. Notified dealer. Dealer said a problem with bearings and waiting for parts from japan. Also noticed that something seems to be hitting brake pedal as well when making these same sort of turns. This front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred February 19, 2007.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Nissan Quest
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal scraping noise heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver's side caliper, brakes, rotors, front brake, front driver's side wheel bearing, passenger¿s side lower control arm, and the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 114,000. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Nissan Pathfinder
I was on the frwy. And my Nissan Pathfinder started to wobble like, it was going to flip over. I was driving about 60-65 and was headed in a straight direction. I took my foot off of the accelerator and the wobble seemed to go away. I was on the frwy. So I sped up to the legal limit, and now I'm going around a curve and, the wobble was intense , it scared me me to death. Since, I have had the struts, shocks replaced twice. I've done a lot of research on this wobble. . . It is called the death wobble. . . It is a problem with the materials used making, the bushings in the rear suspension. Even when these bushings (the same material bushings) are replaced it can and will happen again. People driving around me when this wobble starts. . . They cannot get away from me fast enough. This is very expensive to repair especially, most mechanics do process of elimination, starting with shocks, tires, struts, upper and lower control arms, rear arm assembly,ball joints and wheel bearings need I say more. On ask. Com, the death wobble is well known. This needs to be investigated. This is the second Pathfinder I have owned , I purchase Nissan products because they are good for 2 to 300k. I love my Pathfinder , but I don't want to die in it or have an accident, killing anybody . The bushings need to be made of some other material so that this will quit happening. When all is stable, it starts all over again within a few thousand miles. It was 03/03/2010 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of SAAB 95
The car involved was a 2003 SAAB 9-5. Purchased a "certified pre-owned" 2003 SAAB 9. 5 aero in late August 2006 began hearing horrible (and worsening) grinding noise soon after purchase. We were thinking it was the brakes needing to be replaced. . . Took it to a well respected national brake shop who told us we needed new right side wheel bearing and the cost would be over $700. 00 the car has less than 60000 mile on it and I have done some research to find that I am not the first person to have this problem with this make/model think it is a defect that could prove fatal if not addressed immediately. This issue happened on 01/27/2007.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Saturn VUE
The car involved is a 2007 Saturn Vue. The VIN of this Vue is 5GZCZ53417_. Front wheel bearings replaced at 83500 and already making noise again at 85,400 miles. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on Aug. 3, 2011.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Saturn VUE
The vehicle was a 2003 Saturn Vue. I have had to replace wheel bearings, the brakes 2x in 2 years, gone through 2 sets of tires and now I have to replace the electric steering column. The failure date was Fri., Jul. 2, 2010.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Subaru Outback
The car was a 2007 Subaru Outback. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 4S4BP61C87_. In June of 2013 I took my car to the Subaru dealer for service after noticing a burning smell. I was told my front right axle was broken. Seven months later (January 2014) I returned to the dealer with the same complaint. This time the left axle and left wheel bearing were broken. Two months later (March 2014) I was back at the dealer and my right axle and right axle seal were broken again. That is three axles in nine months! the assistant service manager at Subaru told me this was not abnormal; that the car has a "design flaw" where the axle boot sits very close to the catalytic converter so it heats up, which causes the axle to crack and break. It was 06/14/13 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Subaru Forester
2006 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to wheel bearing malfunction. The consumer stated while driving, the vehicle began to make some unusual sounds. She pulled over to check the tires, because it sounded like a flat tire. However, everything looked normal, so she continued driving. As she drove a little further and made a left turn, the brakes went out. She slowly eased the vehicle to the side of the road, where the rear tire fell off the axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. An inspection revealed the wheel bearing broke. The consumer stated the same bearing was replaced on April 29, 2011. Also, the power steering pump was replaced. This front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred Apr. 29, 2011.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The vehicle having this issue was a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Consumer was driving and smelled oil, vehicle started to shake very hard. Consumer was traveling about 70 mph when he finally gained control. He let vehicle to drift to the side of highway, and called tow truck. After vehicle was taken dealer, mechanic told him it was a major explosion in right front wheel bearing. It was Saturday, August 31, 2002 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The vehicle involved is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The VIN of this vehicle was JS3TD62V6X_. Left front wheel fell off at 70 mph. Dealer admits defective wheel bearing. Accepts no liability since it's over 36,000 mile warranty. Tire was still attached when I last saw the wheel. Wheel was never recovered. It was 07/28/01 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Toyota Tacoma
The vehicle was a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 5TEUX42N39_. At 59,500 miles the left front wheel bearing started making a lot of noise and vibration and noticeably altered the steering. The wheel bearing was replaced under warranty. Now at 90,000 miles the bearing is faulty again and Toyota refuses to fix it again. I took it to my mechanic who told me that he sees a lot of failed wheel bearings on the Tacomas. A failed bearing can result in the wheel locking up or falling off at highway speeds. The failure date was May 1, 2012.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Toyota Tundra
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle made a loud rumbling noise from the rear passenger's side wheel bearing. The contact also stated that the bottom of the tailgate and the bed bolts were deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. This issue happened on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is WVWAK73C46_. The vehicle was a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the steering column locks up on her vehicle and prevents it from being driven. She attempted to start the engine and an indicator illuminated, which stated that the steering column was locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the steering column was defective and needed a module. The repair would cost $1,300. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 05/27/09 updated 06/08/09 updated 6/16/09
the left rear caliper needed to be replaced,the check engine light illuminated, the transmission was making a loud noise, the tire pressure light illuminated, the left turn signal did not work, the left wheel bearing needed to be replaced, the hood release lever inside the vehicle was inoperative. Updated 06/17/09. This front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred May. 11, 2009.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle involved was a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. 1) coolant temp. Sensor failed at @47422 miles 2) chaplins checked car because I reported noise in front wheel area. They said both front wheel bearings needed replacing and refused to cover the costs. I took it to an independant vw specialist and was told only the right front wheel bearing was bad. Cost was $466. 79. Vw still refused to assist. 2 independant vw specialists reported vw has a "bad wheel bearing design". 3) replaced original tires with exact brand and style of tire that was originsal to car. Tires felt odd, I had them checked by 2 tire retailers and did own pressure checks twice monthly. After 15,804 miles on tires left rear tread separated from sidewall while driving on freeway at 70mph. It was Friday, December 28, 2001 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Volvo XC90
The vehicle involved was a 2004 Volvo Xc90. : the contact stated while driving at 20mph, the right rear wheel detached from the vehicle. The right rear wheel bearing had fractured and was identified as the root of the problem. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer for inspection; however no repairs were made. This front suspension wheel bearing issue occurred Thursday, January 19, 2006.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Volvo XC90
VIN of the vehicle was YV1CZ59HX4_. I have a 2004 Volvo Xc90 with roughly 40,000 miles. I just had the rear wheel bearing replaced for the second time. The first time was at roughly 10,000 miles. I am very concerned that they have failed twice. I understand that if the condition of the bearings is bad enough, the wheel can fall off. I feel Volvo should extend the warranty on this beyond 4 years or 50,000 miles. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on Sep. 18, 2006.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Audi S4
The vehicle having this issue was a 2001 Audi S4. Normal day to day driving has produced failure of two sets of front wheel bearings on this car. The original equipment made noise at about 30,000 miles and failed completely at 62,000 miles. The second set I have now are rumbling and grinding now and they have only been on the car for 20,000 miles. Consequence of a wheel bearing failure is loss of control (steering) of the vehicle. This is after running a car wearing ear plugs because the bearing noise makes the interior noise is so loud there could be hearing loss from extended trips. Dealer only replaced bearing after it failed and welded itself to the wheel housing. I have the fried wheel bearing from one side and the housing it welded itself to. I also still have the second set because I am running on them and they are making the same rumbling, moaning, grinding noise the first set made. It was Wednesday, May. 26, 2004 when this front suspension wheel bearing issue happened.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Audi Quattro
The car was a 1999 Audi Quattro. VIN of the vehicle was WAUDA24B3X_. Front wheel bearing failed- both front wheels - at 51,000 miles on odometer. The failure date was Mar. 5, 2003.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of BMW 540
The vehicle was a 1998 BMW 540i. The VIN of the car is WBADE5322W_. Driver-side front wheel bearing makes noise when wheel spins freely. This was reported several times to dealer in past. Dealer replaced passenger-side front bearing !
driver-side beraing still noisy. Waiting for complete failure to prove dealer wrong. Front wheel bearings are marginally designed for BMW 540i, this is well documented on various web sites of BMW owners. Bearings last 75,000 miles!. This issue happened on Wednesday, July 2, 2003.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of BMW 528
The vehicle involved was a 1998 BMW 528. The VIN of the car is WBADD6328W_. Wheel bearing failure. This front suspension wheel bearing problem happened on Thursday, January 1, 1998.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Buick Lacrosse
The car involved is a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The VIN of the problem Lacrosse is 2G4WC53245_. Front end of car has a slight shimmy,and tires will thump at all speeds. Dealer did a force balance,did not help. I had a four wheel alignment done. That helped about 85 percent of the problem but still has a slight shimmy. I don't know about the rotors or rims. Tires are new. New wheel bearings installed. The failure date was January 4, 2013.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Buick Rendezvous
The reporting person owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph and applied the brakes however, the vehicle emitted an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the front driver's side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. This problem occurred on 12/15/2004.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Cadillac CTS
The car is a 2003 Cadillac Cts. VIN of the vehicle was 1G6DM57N33_. 2003 cadilac Cts. Consumer writes in regards to problems with brake system
the consumer stated the metal brake line had to be replaced, due to severe corrosion. The consumer stated he received a recall letter two days later. Also, the struts, three wheel bearings, radiator, transmission cooler line also had to be replaced due to corrosion. The cruise control and gas tank, which was leaking had to replaced. This issue happened on Thu., Dec. 1, 2011.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Cadillac SRX
The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The VIN of the car is 1GYEE63A14_. Noise in rear of auto,result was wheel bearing in rear wheel was found to be bad
national back order of part, waiting for car to be repaired. . Car has only 34k miles. The failure date was Monday, Aug. 11, 2008.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Jaguar XK8
1997 Jaguar Xk8 recall for defective wheel bearings. Consumer states that front right tire locked up. Consumer was informed of the defective wheel bearing. He would like more info and investigation of this problem. The right front roller bearing failed. This problem occurred on Monday, March 3, 2008.
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Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of Jaguar XJ8
The car involved is a 1998 Jaguar Xj8l. While driving the front left fender liner began rubbing the tire and the consumer could hear loud grinding noise, this rubbing caused the front left wheel to lock up, destroyed the wheel bearing and resulted in brake failure. Nlm left front wheel bearing completely failed, the caliper and rotor were causing most of the noise, the rotor had grinded about 3/16 of an inch of metal away from caliper mount bracket, dealer checked right front wheel bearing and found it was loose but had not came apart, dealer replaced both front axle wheel bearings and replaced front rotors and pads due to the damaged caliper and rotor on left front. This issue happened on Thu., Feb. 8, 2001.
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